Even though new software is usually more productive and efficient for businesses, it is often hard for companies to make a change. ‘Software Dies Hard’ because companies fear the potential short-term consequences of adopting new systems while overlooking the long-term benefits they will gain when switching. 

A big hurdle many companies face when migrating to new software is getting everyone on board with the new direction. Employees may clash with new processes, systems, and ideas introduced by their employers. They may fear disruption of their company’s established workflow and culture. They may view the software change as unnecessary, undermining their job performance. And they may fear unintended side effects such as job insecurity or additional overtime.

Many businesses also cite switching costs, or the money, time, and effort companies face because of changing products or vendors when refusing to drop legacy software. Some may not want to spend more money or train employees when they have already invested in an existing system. Some may find it too hard to identify new programs or too time-consuming to implement them once they have been found, potentially cutting into short-term productivity.

CMMS Data Group has seen software die hard first-hand, as the company supports thousands of end-users that still use old CMMS programs. Jonathan Clark, Chief Operating Officer, said the number of people he has met over his career who still use outdated software blows his mind.